Everyone loves a good underdog story where the minnows of the match become the conquering heroes leaving the bookmakers with egg on their faces and the fans in jubilation. The history of the greatest underdogs tells us that there are few sports better than football at producing these titanic upsets, whether on the national or international level.
One example of the latter came in the 1950 World Cup in Brazil. England had gone into the tournament as 3-1 favourites while the American side were 500-1 outsiders. While the England team consisted of highly experienced players the Americans were...
One example of the latter came in the 1950 World Cup in Brazil. England had gone into the tournament as 3-1 favourites while the American side were 500-1 outsiders. While the England team consisted of highly experienced players the Americans were...
